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Updated Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 3:45 p.m. This page tracks flooding in the Moab region this season: road closures, rainfall, river conditions and how to help. We will update it as conditions change. U.S. Highway 191 is closed between the Old Spanish Trail Arena south of Moab and Monticello because of flooding, Grand County said in an emergency alert at 2:04 p.m. Sunday.
A pending court ruling could affect whether Echo Canyon’s developers retain government authority over their project along the Colorado River west of Moab. Seventh District Judge Don M. Torgerson heard arguments Oct. 29 on competing requests to decide parts of a constitutional challenge without a trial.
Lex Bell was listed as the Police Chief for Moab in an undated staff directory.
A pending court ruling could affect whether Echo Canyon’s developers retain government authority over their project along the Colorado River west of Moab. Echo Canyon’s development site along the Colorado River west of Moab is pictured April 10.
The Moab Valley Multicultural Center’s annual Day of the Dead festival will move indoors to HMK Elementary School on Sunday, Nov. 1, because of the rainy forecast, organizers announced. People attend the Day of the Dead festival at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center on Nov. 2, 2025.
Larena Benn’s home was her sanctuary. Atcitty Camp community members paddle across floodwaters on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor “Us Navajos, we believe that our home is our mother, just like you’re a baby in the womb,” she said.
Commissioners also approved a smaller recruitment expense allowance for the planning director search and a $10,000 deductible for playground vandalism. Grand County Commission Chair Melodie McCandless speaks during the Oct. 20 commission meeting.
College athletes fill their lives with sports and schooling during their time on campus. Practices, competitions and classes create a routine that may feel it will last forever. But when their playing careers end, they are suddenly tasked with finding their footing outside the sport theyve played for years.
The Salt Lake City Public Library offers virtual meeting rooms through Zoom, allowing groups of up to 300 people to connect online. Eligible users can reserve these spaces for up to two hours every other week, provided they hold a valid library card.
Weber State University students are faced with an important decision with graduation approaching: Where to begin their career? Job availability, cost, and professional growth opportunity are often factors in the graduate's decision to relocate.
The Park City Council approved new regulations for detached accessory dwelling units and voted to pause a proposed new Pink bus route. The council also approved the 2026-27 winter transit plan during their meeting on Oct. 1.
The Utah Mammoth finally have a Mountain Blue jersey and it uses the logo many fans have been requesting. The NHL rolled out a specialty jersey for every team Monday morning. Theyre calling it the Hometown Remix. Here's a first look at the Mammoth's Hometown Remix jersey.
The Smithfield City Planning Commission will host a public hearing on November 18, 2026, regarding Ordinance 2026-21. This ordinance proposes amendments to the Smithfield City Municipal Code Title 17 regarding zoning regulations.